Congratulations to EST Kevin McLaughlin who was recently honored by the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum at an award ceremony last week. EST McLaughlin received the Change Agent Award for his longstanding commitment to the labor movement and helping working families. Well deserved!
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It was a banner day at the Illinois State Capitol for the Tradeswomen Take Over Springfield day of action. More than 300 tradeswomen from throughout the state converged at the capitol today to lobby lawmakers on behalf of a new resolution advocating state-level policies that strengthen pathways for women in the trades. Local 237 member
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Strong Alone, Unstoppable Together is more than the MACRC’s registered trademark, it’s a guiding principle to who we are throughout our geographical area. As a result, we improve the lives of our membership, our communities and we attract employers who see the value of our skills and professionalism. Being mindful to not disrupt the relationships
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Take a look back to see Carpenters featured in the news promoting our great union.
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The Chicago Women in Trades hosted 20 potential new trades women at our Elk Grove Village Training Center recently.
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The Mid-America Carpenters are working on the $280 million redevelopment on the famed Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. This is one of the city’s most high-profile projects and Union Carpenters are the go-to workforce to make sure the job gets done right. The building’s facade and internal systems will all be replaced as the building
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The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council is proud to announce that our very own Director of Diversity, Jonathan Jones, was named a Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 Notable Black Leader! It’s certainly a career milestone and representative of your work as a business leader. The MACRC is fortunate to have you a part of our team! To
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The building will consist of 149 residential units.
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Members of Carpenters #Local174 combined with the Mid America Carpenters Regional Council and the MACRC Apprenticeship Program teamed up and produced big for the communities they live and work in.
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MACRC members are working on the transformation and restoration of Chicago’s iconic Shedd Aquarium.
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